Agricultural Sciences Programs

The School of Agricultural Sciences at Sam Houston State University is one of the largest non-land grant agricultural programs in the nation. We have a very strong belief in, and commitment to, applying classroom learning in a laboratory setting. The university’s 1,740 acre Gibbs Ranch has purebred Angus and crossbred cattle, meat and commercial goats, a managed pine forest, orchard and wildlife preservation areas, as well as the Power Machinery Management Center and rodeo arena. Our Agriculture and Horticulture Centers consists of a meat science lab, indoor arena, greenhouses, and outdoor gardens. The Harrell Agricultural Engineering Technology Center includes a woods and metal fabrication lab, power and machinery lab, and biodiesel lab. These facilities will allow you to gain the knowledge and skills to apply theory.

Agricultural Undergraduate Degrees at SHSU

Various degree plans are available including:

• Agricultural Business
• Agricultural Communications
• Agricultural Engineering Technology
• Animal Science
• Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration
• Animal Science: Equine Science Concentration
• Animal Science: Wildlife Concentration
• Interdisciplinary Agriculture
• Plant and Soil Sciences

Agricultural science teacher certification can be obtained from any of the degree programs or with a double major in Education and Interdisciplinary Agriculture.

These program options provide endless job opportunities, and our various student organizations allow you to hone your leadership skills in preparation for your career.